Here is a good vid by James Sweeney (SplitSuit) that addresses the issue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzu8ZlP--ww
Granted this is designed for online play but most of the rules apply.
He has several vids on how to play AK you can check out on youtube. GL
When I think of AK, I think of what I remember from Super Systems. Top Top is rarely going to be a stack off hand. Most of the time, you are aggressive pre and on the flop only. After that you are playing pot control and trying to get to showdown cheaply.